Eastern Grains Merchant
Overland Park, KS - USA
Job Summary
Our business spans the full value chain which means the work we do directly supports farmers customers and communities every day. Whether its helping producers succeed delivering essential products or advancing more sustainable energy solutions our impact is both local and global.
What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven people-powered organization where employees are owners sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities meaningful career paths and a culture that encourages growth collaboration and continuous improvement.
At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers helping our employees improve supporting our communities and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.
Position Summary
The Eastern Grains Merchant is responsible for originating and executing grain transactions across core New York and Pennsylvania markets with a primary focus on farmer origination and truck-based logistics. This role manages an established portfolio of accounts while leveraging market insight and logistics execution to drive trading performance across the region. Success in this position requires strong commercial instincts relationship-driven execution and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to expand trading activity across broader East Coast markets.
Key Responsibilities
Originate corn soybean and wheat through direct engagement with farmers across NY and PA markets
Execute physical grain trades and manage assigned customer accounts balancing origination and sales activity
Coordinate and optimize truck-based logistics to ensure efficient and timely movement of commodities
Analyze local and regional market conditions to identify trading opportunities and support position development
Expand trading activity beyond core markets by identifying and developing opportunities across East Coast origination and distribution channels
Negotiate contracts covering price volume quality freight and delivery terms
Manage high volumes of contracts ensuring accurate execution follow-through and settlement
Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers carriers and counterparties to drive consistent deal flow and market expansion
Utilize systems including Excel Agris and Lattis to track positions logistics and performance
What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
Solves a range of straightforward problems
Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity
Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience) preferably in Agriculture Business Finance Economics or related major
2-5 years of experience required in commodity merchandising originations or trading
Direct experience working with farmers and managing origination contracts strongly preferred
Solid understanding of grain markets supplydemand dynamics and basic merchandising concepts (including logistics and arbitrage)
Experience coordinating truck logistics within agricultural supply chains
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a commercial sales-oriented mindset
Passion for agriculture and interest in developing a long-term career in grain trading on the East Coast
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons Statement of Principles.
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About Company
The Andersons is an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and nutrient & industrial sectors. Through our deep relationships with growers and streamlined management of complex storage and logistics systems, we are providing food, feed ... View more